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"The most valuable features are the exit points that enable integration with external software.""I've been using it since December 2009, and it has been absolutely stable till now.""Infor LX's most valuable feature is that it's very interactive.""One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated.""One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated."

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"It's pretty easy to set up.""If I put myself in the customer's shoes, it's easier to use. Reporting would be a very valuable feature."

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Cons
"Infor's support side is not that good, and they seem to be focusing on other products above LX.""The connectors, performance, and knowledgebase availability can be improved.""It lacks in finance and administration, especially related to Italian accounting.""It's based on AS/400 or Power i, a robust technology and platform. However, it is harder to manage admin most of the time."

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"The licensing of the solution should be adjusted. The policies aren't ideal. They should make it easier to understand. Right now, it's too confusing.""An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability."

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  • "Infor LX is not cheap but much cheaper compared to SAP HANA."
  • "Our last maintenance fee was around $15,000 a year for 33 current users."
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  • "If the value proposition is clear for the customer, they won't see it as an expensive solution. A solution becomes expensive when it doesn't do what it promises."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:One of the things I love about Infor LX is that everything is integrated.
    Top Answer:Infor LX has a great strength but a great weakness too. Its strength is that it's based on AS/400 or Power i, a robust technology and platform. However, it is harder to manage admin most of the time… more »
    Top Answer:We run the solution on-premises but on a private cloud belonging to an IaC company. We have a remote connection to the private cloud. The organization Infor LX is installed for is a cable… more »
    Top Answer:If I put myself in the customer's shoes, it's easier to use. Reporting would be a very valuable feature.
    Top Answer:An area of improvement could be around automation and predictability. However, I'm sure Microsoft is already thinking about incorporating AI co-pilot features, which should be coming soon. The end… more »
    Top Answer:Dynamics SL is used in oil and gas and discrete manufacturing. I've had no complaints, and it's fairly easy to use.
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    Also Known As
    Infor ERP LX, ERP LX
    Dynamics SL, MS Dynamics SL
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    Overview
    Infor LX is a comprehensive process manufacturing system that covers various manufacturing methods, including made to stock, made to order, configure to order, assemble to order, batch, repetitive, flow, and Lean manufacturing. A wide range of industries—including consumer packaged goods, food and beverage, life sciences, medical devices, chemicals, automotive, and general manufacturing—trust Infor LX to improve performance and profit margins at a lower total cost than comparable solutions.
    Project management, job costing, materials management, service call entry, receiving, billing, and sales solution.
    Sample Customers
    Shaklee Corporation, Clover Dairy, Cremer, Group Dekko
    ASAP, Espartec, S.A de C.V., TGLT, Calder‹n Autopartes El_ctricas, GGS Systems, CLEAResult, Shared Spectrum Company, Scope Global Pty Ltd
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company21%
    Computer Software Company15%
    University7%
    Healthcare Company7%
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    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    Buyer's Guide
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    March 2024
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    Infor LX is ranked 19th in ERP with 4 reviews while Microsoft Dynamics SL is ranked 24th in ERP with 2 reviews. Infor LX is rated 7.2, while Microsoft Dynamics SL is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of Infor LX writes "A robust solution with excellent support that needs to modernize its server technology". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Microsoft Dynamics SL writes "Simplify and streamline complex business processes, and good integration capabilities but lacks predictive capabilities". Infor LX is most compared with SAP ERP, Infor LN and Infor M3, whereas Microsoft Dynamics SL is most compared with .

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